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A Bikepacking Lesson
3 Sep 9 Logan Watts / videoIn early August, five friends set out to complete the Turino-Nice Rally, a 654 kilometer gravel route from Turino, Italy to Nice, France. Before departing they made this fun little video that shows how they packed.
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The Road From Karakol: A Tribute to Kyle Dempster
13 Sep 6 Logan Watts / videoOur thoughts go out to the friends and family of Kyle Dempster, who went missing on August 22nd from Pakistan’s Ogre II along with climbing partner, Scott Adamson. The search was called off yesterday. As a tribute, here is Kyle’s contribution to the bikepacking community, perhaps the most personal and inspiring bikepacking film ever made…
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Rider’s Lens: Jamie Vickers
7 Aug 26 Logan Watts / plogJamie Vickers started cycling through Asia with a sketchbook on-board and a goal to sketch every day. The result is a stunning collection of drawings that capture his travels in a unique and compelling light…
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Backcountry Brain Buckets, MIPS, & Drooling on Oneself
17 Aug 23 Logan Watts / apparelInterested in the latest in bike helmet technology? We have a look at the Multi-directional Impact Protection System – and take three ‘MIPS’ helmets out bikepacking.
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Good To-Go Pad Thai & Vegetable Korma
8 Aug 11 Logan Watts / foodCarrying good food on a bikepacking trip can both nourish the belly and soothe the soul. These two new savory meals from Maine’s Good To-Go — Pad Thai and Indian Vegetable Korma — offer flavors of southeast Asia in a hearty package…
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Scott Elite Boa Shoes
14 Aug 9 Logan Watts / apparelThe search for the perfect clipless bikepacking shoes might just stop at Scott’s Elite Boa…
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Salsa EXP Series Bikepacking Bags: First Look
17 Jul 28 Logan Watts / bikepacking-bagsIn addition to the new army of adventure-ready bikes, Salsa introduced a full line of bikepacking bags this week at SaddleDrive, their trailside dealer event. Here are details about the EXP Series as well as pricing and photos of each…
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First Look: Salsa Timberjack, Fargo 27.5+ & the New Mukluk
19 Jul 27 Logan Watts / bikesAt this weeks Saddledrive, with the introduction of a bikepacking bag kit, two new bikes, and major upgrades to several existing models, Salsa hammered their stake a little deeper in the Adventure cycling category. Here’s our first ride impressions on the Fargo 27.5+, the affordable Timberjack, and the redesigned carbon Mukluk…
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First Look: Surly Karate Monkey 27.5+ & 2017 Troll
66 Jul 26 Logan Watts / bikesAt SaddleDrive this week, Surly reintroduced two of their classics — each completely overhauled with a few very interesting features. We had a chance to look them over and take a few rides… here are our initial impressions.
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Chronic Wetness: Fatbiking Alaska’s Gulf Coast
3 Jul 15 Logan Watts / videoYou won’t find any dropbars, skinny tires, or cut-off jorts (jean-shorts, to the uninitiated) in this video. These are two real deal bikepackers exploring some of the raddest and most tumultuous terrain on earth.
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Ride. Camp. Repeat… The Film.
10 Jul 8 Logan Watts / videoNeed a spark of inspiration to plan your weekender? Here’s a fun new short film about a three day bikepacking trip on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia…
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Salsa Pony Rustler Review: Smarten up, dumb down.
29 Jul 6 Logan Watts / bikesLines ignored. Corners railed. Roots degreased. Rock gardens manicured. Are trails being over-tamed by full-suspension plus tire bikes such as the Salsa Pony Rustler? Preface: this article is one part opinion, two parts review…